Policies

By purchasing a ticket to or entering the Shediac Renaissance Faire, all guests agree to the following policies.

1. Admission and Removal

The Shediac Renaissance Faire reserves the right to refuse entry to, or remove, any guest who does not comply with these policies, without refund.

Tickets are non-transferable. The Shediac Renaissance Faire does not process name changes, ticket swaps, or transfers. Guests who give their ticket to another person do so at their own risk.

Tickets are sold only through the official link on our website, and only tickets issued by Ticket Tailor are valid at the gate. The Shediac Renaissance Faire cannot be held responsible for tickets purchased from a third party. You purchase from unauthorized sellers at your own risk.

Bracelets must remain on and intact at all times and may not be shared; the bracelet is also the re-entry pass. A removed or damaged bracelet will not be replaced.

2. Code of Conduct

All guests, performers, merchants, and volunteers are expected to treat one another with courtesy and respect.

Costumes are not consent. Guests must ask before touching anyone or photographing them at close range. A refusal must be respected.

Harassment, threats, intimidation, and discrimination of any kind are grounds for immediate removal from the festival grounds. The Shediac Renaissance Faire will escalate incidents to law enforcement where appropriate.

Any guest exhibiting intoxicated or unsafe behaviour will be removed from the festival grounds by security.

To report a concern, speak to any guild member or volunteer.

3. Dress Code

Clothing or accessories bearing vulgar, offensive, discriminatory, or politically inflammatory language or imagery are not permitted. Costumes that impersonate police, fire, paramedic, military, or security personnel are not permitted.

Guests who do not comply with the dress code will be asked to change or will be removed from the grounds without refund.

4. Props and Weapons

Prop weapons made of foam, wood, or plastic are welcome and must be peace-tied by our guild at the entrance. No working firearms. No replica firearms. No steel blades, sharpened or otherwise. No projectiles of any kind.

All props must be inspected before entry. Any prop used in a dangerous or threatening manner will be confiscated and the guest may be removed without refund. This applies to both adults and children.

5. Prohibited Items

The following items are not permitted on the festival grounds:

• Outside food and beverages (exceptions: baby food, formula, breast milk, food required for medical reasons, and an empty reusable water bottle)
• Alcohol, cannabis, and illegal substances
• Glass containers (exception: small baby food jars)
• Pets (service animals are welcome with proper documentation; emotional support animals are not permitted)
• Drones and remote-controlled devices
• Bicycles, skateboards, kick scooters, rollerblades, and wheeled shoes (strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters are welcome)
• Suitcases, coolers, and bags larger than a backpack
• Any item deemed harmful, disruptive, or dangerous by our guild

6. Bag Checks

All bags and items will be checked at the entrance to the festival grounds. Prohibited items must be returned to your vehicle. The Shediac Renaissance Faire does not hold or store items. Unattended bags or items may be removed from the grounds.